Local News

Beiseker resident Roxann Quast approached council to ask what could be done about weeds and gophers on vacant land neighbouring her property in the village’s southeast. The vacant land’s owner does not live in the community.

Rocky View County council approved an additional $1 million to cover a budget shortfall for snow and ice control and flood mitigation. Last winter, maintenance crews were faced with extreme conditions and unusually large amounts of precipitation.

Rocky View County has finalized a $25-million agreement with Canadian National Railway (CN), which will see a 23-kilometre water line built to the Conrich area.

Rocky View residents driving into Calgary for emergency and clinic-based health care will now be able to learn their expected wait time before leaving the house.

Rocky View County Reeve Rolly Ashdown has written an urgent letter to Alberta’s Minister of Transportation, Luke Ouellette requesting a meeting regarding a potential land swap.

Flooded areas in Bearspaw may soon see relief, as Rocky View has received authorization from Alberta Environment to allow 18,330 cubic metres of excess storm water to be used in oil production.

The Canadian Wheat Board is being accused of sending ballots to dead farmers as part of its survey aimed at saving its 75-year-old monopoly.

The federal government is on course for change with its Senate Reform Act, according to a local senator. Bert Brown, currently the country’s only senator, is once again leading the charge.

Gravel pit operators may soon see changes in their approval process, as Rocky View County council approved a motion that will kickstart modifications, July 26.

Airdrie RCMP and firefighters responded to a van on fire, July 28. As a result, the Queen Elizabeth II Highway was closed to allow emergency services to combat the fire.